Sir Paul McCartney has lauded Céline Dion’s return to the stage and says her involvement in his forthcoming animated musical High in the Clouds has left him deeply impressed.
The 84-year-old Beatles legend is a producer on the film, adapted from the 2005 book he co-wrote, and shared new photographs of the two recording their parts. In an Instagram post, he celebrated Céline’s Paris comeback and described her contribution to the project as a standout moment.
He wrote: “It’s been so great to see the amazing reaction to Céline’s comeback in Paris. There’s so much love out there for her.”
I’m thrilled she’s part of our High In The Clouds film. I’ve just been listening to some of her parts and I’m blown away by it. What an incredible talent. We are very lucky to have her on the team. I can’t wait to share it with the world.”
High in the Clouds also features the likes of his Beatles bandmate Sir Ringo Starr, Sir Idris Elba, Himesh Patel, Hannah Waddington, and Lionel Richie.
High in the Clouds will showcase original songs written and composed by Paul.
The film adaptation is being produced by Gaumont Animation, while 88 Pictures is overseeing the animation elements of the movie.
The original adventure novel centers on a teenage squirrel named Wirral, who embarks on a journey to set music free.
Paul co-wrote the book with Philip Ardagh, the children’s author who has penned more than 100 books throughout his career.
High in the Clouds was Paul’s first foray into children’s literature, but he has gone on to write more, including Hey Grandude! and Grandude’s Green Submarine.
The Beatles icon previously explained how his grandchildren inspired Hey Grandude!. Speaking to the BBC, he shared: “One of my grandkids – who used to call me ‘Grandad’ – just happened one day to say ‘Grandude’ and it kind of stuck. So the other kids started calling me ‘Grandude’.”
The Yellow Submarine hitmaker also stressed that he isn’t the exact inspiration behind the Grandude character. The chart-topping star said: “Grandude isn’t meant to be me. Because he’s magical and I’m not.”
Paul has always enjoyed reading stories to his own children. And the award-winning musician believes there’s still a place for traditional storytelling.
He said: “I like ending the day by reading to the kids. It’s something I’ve always enjoyed doing, and it’s very satisfying when you see them drift off.”
